Hidden Lores and Subplots You Might Have Missed: Part 1
Black Myth: Wukong features numerous lore elements, historical references, and subplots subtly embedded in the dialogues and character biographies. Here is Part 1 of a compilation that explains these details. Please be aware that the following content contains significant spoilers. If you wish to avoid spoilers, please do not read further.

I played the game in Chinese rather than English, so some of the names mentioned may differ from their English translations in the game. I will do my best to ensure consistency.

Let's begin with our favorite boss in the game. *Drum rolls*.......................................

r/BlackMythWukong - Hidden Lores and Subplots You Might Have Missed: Part 1
THE YELLOW WIND SAGE!

Did you know that in Chapter 2 of Black Myth: Wukong, the Yellow Wind Sage is not the true antagonist? The real antagonist is his master, LingJi. To understand this, we need to look back at the time when the hidden level "Kingdom of Sahali" was known as "The Realm of Gold."

"Realm of Gold" is a mistranslation. The correct term in Chinese is "The Golden Buddha Kingdom." It was a wealthy kingdom located at the world's edge where the sun sets.

The Buddha gifted the kingdom a drum to muffle the noise of the sunset, protecting the infants and children. In gratitude, the citizens built many temples and worshipped the Buddha.

Over time, the King stopped worshipping the Buddha, demolished the temples, and renamed the kingdom "The Kingdom of Sahali." Soon after, a monster named Fuban began terrorizing the kingdom whenever the drum was struck at sunset.

If you’ve fought Fuban, you might have noticed a Buddha-like face on its back. This is because LingJi sent Fuban to punish the kingdom for the King’s disrespect.

The Yellow Wind Sage fought Fuban and saved the kingdom. The King honored him by making him the kingdom's protector and building temples in his name. For a time, the kingdom thrived with other rat demons settling there—until LingJi caused more trouble.

LingJi’s motive for sending Fuban was to force the people to worship him again. However, instead of succumbing to his threats, the Yellow Wind Sage thwarted his plans and took his place. In retaliation, LingJi cursed the people of Sahali, transforming them into half-rat, half-human demons.

This event deeply affected the Yellow Wind Sage, who felt responsible for the suffering of the people. He left the Kingdom, hoping LingJi would lift the curse and restore order. Unfortunately, the curse persisted, leading to the Kingdom's eventual collapse and disappearance into the desert.

This backstory of the Yellow Wind Sage and LingJi reveals a recurring theme in Black Myth: Wukong: the Celestial Court's oppressive nature and the plight of the demons and humans who suffer as a result.

When the gods disregard the needs of others, those with enough power may seek to become gods themselves—a fate that has befallen many demons in this game.

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